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ⓘ About James Scott Bell
About James Scott Bell Creating much loved thriller novels, American author James Scott Bell has been a mainstay of the literary industry for a long time now, almost becoming an institute in his own right. Writing a vast number of titles, both fiction and non-fiction, he’s managed to establish a strong name for himself both nationally and internationally. Seen as a true master of his craft, he has amassed a keen audience worldwide, with both the critics and the general public alike singing his many praises. Early and Personal Life Born on the 10th of August in 1954, James Scott Bell would grow up with a strong and keen passion for both reading and writing.
All Book Series by James Scott Bell
The Night Carl Sagan Stepped on My Cat
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 1988
Writing Fiction for All You're Worth Strategies and Techniques for
Book 6 of 34 · published 2011
27 Fiction Writing Blunders - And How Not to Make Them!
Book 19 of 34 · published 2015
Writing Right to Success
Book 22 of 34 · published 2016 Co-authored · Yvonne Lehman,DiAnn Mills,Lynette Eason,Susan May Warren
How to Write Short Stories and Use Them to Further Your Writing Career
Book 26 of 34 · published 2016
Power Up Your Fiction: 125 Tips and Techniques for Next-Level Writing
Latest in the series · book 34 of 34 · published 2023
Cinnamon Buns and Milk Bone Underwear: And Other Whimsical Wanderings
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Scott Bell?
About James Scott Bell Creating much loved thriller novels, American author James Scott Bell has been a mainstay of the literary industry for a long time now, almost becoming an institute in his own right. Writing a vast number of titles, both fiction and non-fiction, he's managed to establish a strong name for himself both nationally and internationally. Seen as a true master of his craft, he has amassed a keen audience worldwide, with both the critics and the general public alike singing his many praises.
Which James Scott Bell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Shannon Saga series, the earliest of James Scott Bell's multi-book series: it opens with City of Angels (2001) and runs to 3 books across 2001–2002, ending with Angel of Mercy (2002). James Scott Bell's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has James Scott Bell written?
James Scott Bell has 98 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2026. 32 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Mike Romeo series with 11 books — and 66 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Scott Bell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Scott Bell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Shannon Saga (2001–2002, 3 books), The Trials of Kit Shannon (2003–2004, 3 books) and Ty Buchanan (2007–2009, 3 books), plus 4 more.
How are James Scott Bell's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Scott Bell's 98 books into 7 named series and 66 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mike Romeo (11 books, 2015–2026); Force of Habit (5 books, 2012–2019); Irish Jimmy Gallagher (4 books, 2011–2014); Mallory Caine, Zombie-at-Law (3 books, 2011–2012); Shannon Saga (3 books, 2001–2002), plus 2 further series.